Nonnewaug High School’s Team Beta, which takes part in the FIRST Robotics Competition, the CT Electrathon Challenge electric car racing competition, and promote science and technology, are hosting a pasta dinner this Saturday, September 24, 2011. The money raised from the event will benefit the team and fund the building of this year’s robot, which will then compete in regional and national competitions in the spring and the building of an electric car, which will also take part in a competition later in the year.
The event will take place from 5:00-7:30 pm at the Woodbury Senior center. Attendees will get a chance to view robots from previous years, as well as an electric car built by Nonnewaug’s Electrathon team.
Tickets cost $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $7 for children ages 5 to 12, Children under five eat free. Team Beta and Nonnewaug’s Electrathon team extend welcome to any who wish to attend this event. Those seeking more information can send an email to contact@team-beta.org.
